arXiv · 2603.01123
Interband response in spin-orbit coupled nodal line semimetals
Abstract
This study investigates the interband conductivity for nodal line semimetals (NLSMs) in the presence of spin-orbit coupling (SOC), where the disorder reshapes the transport properties. The SOC breaks spin degeneracy, thus fundamentally altering the band dispersion and enabling multiple interband transport channels. Using a quantum kinetic framework, we analyze the interband conductivity originating from disorder-driven (extrinsic) and field-driven (intrinsic) mechanisms. We find that the interband response shows an anisotropic nature due to disorder driven counterparts. Additionally, our predictions show a tunable prominent transition peak arising from non-Pauli-blocked states that can be controlled via band parameters as well as external stimuli. To have an experimental relevance, we provide a numerical estimation for the interband response of TaAs using density functional theory estimated parameters. These results suggest the investigation of disorder-enabled signatures in spin systems.
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Vivek Pandey, Monu, Pankaj Bhalla. 2026-03-01. Interband response in spin-orbit coupled nodal line semimetals. https://doi.org/10.1002/adts.70458
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